Staffing Specialist - Temporary/Contract

Job Summary:
The Staffing Specialist supports the organization’s recruiting, staffing and onboarding programs.  

Essential Functions:  

• Support internal and external recruiting and staffing efforts, including reviewing resumes, scheduling and conducting interviews, scheduling and conducting pre-employment testing, attending job fairs; assist internal job candidates with application process 

• Identify and target opportunities for staffing (i.e., schools, job boards, employers, non-profit organizations, signage, etc.) 

• Assist with New Employee Orientation (NEO) events  

• Responsible for maintaining applicant tracking system integrity and organization 

• Maintain appropriate communication with internal and external applicants through recruiting and onboarding process  

• Take immediate and appropriate action in the investigation and remedy of complaints, such as discrimination, harassment or wage/hour claims 

• Ensure that all federal, state, and local employment regulations are followed accurately and timely and records are maintained in compliance with HR practices and policies 

• Responsible for reporting food safety issues 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  

• Bilingual (Spanish or Arabic) a plus 

• High school graduate or equivalent required. Bachelor’s or other degree related to business/human resources preferred   

• One to three years of
  experience in recruiting and staffing
   

• Experience working in a manufacturing or production facility preferred 

• Knowledge of current state and federal employment laws  

• Excellent customer service, communication (oral/written) skills, project management and team collaboration skills 

• Strong initiative, organizational skills and attention to detail 

• Ability to maintain
  a high level of confidentiality 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams
  a plus 

• Experience using HRIS/ATS systems  

• Ability to work successfully with all levels of applicants, employees and management 

• Experience and/or ability to excel in a fast-paced environment, quickly changing environment  

• Ability to communicate and understand instructions in English 

Working Conditions/Physical Factors:  

• Primarily an office environment but occasionally individual is on production floor with exposure to heat, dust and allergens. 

• Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally 

• Must be able to ascend and descend building stairways and ramps to perform tasks in job description. 

• Position requires frequent sitting for long periods of time with occasional standing, reaching, walking, lifting, grasping, bending and twisting.